Feast of the Nineteenth Day of the Month of Izzat in Bahá'ís

Baha'ism is a monotheistic religion with its world center in Haifa, Israel. The religion arose on the basis of Islam. The founder of Baha'iism is the Iranian religious figure Mirza Hussein - Ali - i - Nuri, who took the title Baha'u'llah (Glory of God). Baha'is believe in the unity of God, religions and humanity. The unchanging faith of God is the main religious meaning for Bahá'ís. The symbol of religion is a nine-pointed star, inside of which is the inscription “O Glory of the All-Glorious!” Believers greet each other with the words “Allahu Abha,” which translates as “God is glorious.” Baha'ism is an international religion widespread in Iran, USA, Europe, Africa, Asia, CIS countries, Russia, Ukraine, etc. The number of believers around the world is more than 6.5 million people. Baha'i temples are a single-domed building with nine entrances. The nine domes symbolize the unity of all world religions. Temples are built in accordance with the commands and teachings of Bahá'u'lláh. The Bahá'í calendar consists of 19 months, each consisting of nineteen days. The months are named according to the characteristics associated with God, such as Baha - splendor and Alya - exaltation. On September 8, the Baha'is begin the month of Izzat, which translates as “Power.” On this day, believers celebrate the nineteenth day holiday. The holiday consists of three stages. The first stage is spiritual. Believers gather together in churches, which are called houses of worship, read prayers and Holy Scripture, turning to God. What follows is the resolution of the most important issues within communities and among spiritual leaders. A meeting is held among believers, community affairs are discussed, and proposals are accepted in the form of free will. The third stage of the holiday is hospitality. Believers bring treats, communicate, and read fragments of the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh, including the major and minor covenants created by the founder of the religion. The celebration of the nineteenth day of the month of Izzat ends with the performance of artists with musical numbers for believers, including mandatory elements of local cultural traditions of different countries.